Glossary / General

depreciate

29 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Depreciation is when something loses its value over time. For cars, this means they are worth less money as they get older.

Technical Definition

Depreciation refers to the decrease in value of an asset over time, particularly in the automotive context where vehicles typically lose value as they age and accumulate mileage. Understanding depreciation is crucial for buyers and sellers in the automotive market.

Hear It Discussed

"I also think that when you target luxury more than passion, luxury cars always depreciate and passion cars rarely depreciate as much."
The New BMW M, Porsche Denies Electric 911! Stradman's Lamborghini Catches Fire! THIS CAR POD! with Doug DeMuro & Friends! 11:24

"No, they don't depreciate. [1861.0s] They can lose a little bit. [1861.7s] They don't depreciate because it's a Toyota Corolla."
This Unicorn Diesel Manual Slicktop Wagon Is One of Sacco’s Best — Carmudgeon Ep 240 w Jason Cammisa The Carmudgeon Show 31:00

"I think it's, will it depreciate more quickly than if you had a car payment on something newer?"
Driven: Kimera 037, GRP P39; Best Dad Wagons; Project Updates The Smoking Tire 53:45